Merle E and Patricia a Butler Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington Ave St Lou, Missouri · EIN 46-1178301 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$605K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$17,500
Total assets$14.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $130,000 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Greater St Louis Honor Flight | Chesterfield, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| St Peters United Church of Christ | Red Bud, IL | General support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Operation Food Search | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $17,500 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | Bridgeton, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $17,500 |
| Crossroads Clinics | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School | Saint Louis, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Rossman School | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St John Ucc Mission Team | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | General support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Churchill School | Saint Louis, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Orchard Farm High School | St Charles, MO | General support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $605,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $600,300 | 15 |
| 2022 | $648,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1178301
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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